Support Worker

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Heysham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in Heysham is seeking a Support Worker to assist individuals with learning disabilities. This role requires no prior experience as full training will be provided, offering opportunities for personal and professional development. The position offers flexible contracts from 15 to 48 hours per week, enabling candidates to support diverse individuals in their daily lives while promoting health and community engagement.

Benefits

Probationary bonus

Pension contributions

28 days Annual Leave

Company paid enhanced DBS

Qualifications

• No previous experience necessary; full training provided.
• Ideal for personal and professional development.
• Ability to work with individuals with diverse needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in achieving personal goals.
• Promote choice and healthy lifestyles.
• Engage in community activities.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

If you are looking to further your career and support individuals with learning disabilities and forensic backgrounds, join our warm and diverse team at Strawberry Gardens, Heysham. With ample support from our approachable management team, Creative Support provides a fantastic environment for career growth.

Our Heysham Project supports six individuals in self-contained flats. They have diverse needs, including learning disabilities, mental health conditions, forensic backgrounds and some challenging behaviours. New starters receive thorough training and shadow shifts with experienced team members.

Service users enjoy a variety of community activities such as bingo, outings, shopping, bike rides, cinema visits, and holidays. As a support worker, you will assist individuals in achieving their personal goals and living full, worthwhile lives. This role involves promoting choice, healthy lifestyles, cooking, community engagement and family support.

No previous experience is needed, as full training is provided. Ideal for personal and professional development, with contracts from 15 to 48 hours per week and weekly or monthly pay options. For an informal chat, contact Katy or Carol at 01524 409905

Vacancy Reference Number: 87244
Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number

Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS.

We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded.

Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK – This post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme, and we are unable to accept applicants with Skilled Worker Visas.